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Operating Hours & Seasons

Lassen Volcanic National Park is open year-round, 24 hours per day. Road access is limited in the winter months. Please check road conditions for road status if visiting October through June. Many facilities are open for the summer season only. Read below for more information about facility operating days and hours.

Phone: (530) 595-4480
Operating Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Seasons:
April 1 to October 31 - Open daily
Open Wednesday through Sunday through March 31, 2015
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, excepting:
February 16, 2015 (President's Day)

Please note the Lassen Café and Gift hours below.

Please note: The visitor center may close at anytime due to inclement weather or heavy snowfall prohibiting access to the southwest area. Please check the current conditions page for update-to-date information on road and building conditions.

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Lassen Cafe & Gift (Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center)

2015 summer hours:
May 22 to October 13, 2015 - Daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.2015 winter hours:Closed through March 31
Open weekends only April to May 21 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Arranged Meals If you are part of an organized group with 10 or more people and would like meals provided by the cafe, please call the cafe at (530) 595-3555 at least a week in advance to arrange meals for your group. Special requests can be taken. www.lassenrecreation.com

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Loomis MuseumThe historic Loomis Museum is located at the northwest entrance of the park. This accessible facility offers exhibits, an auditorium, and educational bookstore. Rangers offer summer ranger-led programs, and provide information and park publications. Exhibits include photos from B.F. Loomis who documented Lassen's Peak most recent eruption cycle and promoted the park's establishment. Additional exhibits feature the original equipment Loomis used to photograph the eruptions, and traditional Atsugewi basketry.

Manzanita Lake Camper Store
The camper store is located near the northwest entrance of the park adjacent to the Manzanita Lake Campground. The camper store offers a large variety of camper supplies, gifts and food. Soft serve ice cream, hot meals and s'more packs are summer camper favorites. Cabin and kayak rentals are also available through the camper store. The only gas station at the park is located behind the camper store and is available 24 hours a day with a credit card during operating season.